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The Napoleonic wars : the Peninsular War 1807-1814

The third in four volumes providing a complete history of the Napoleonic wars. This title covers the long-drawn-out campaigns of the Spanish peninsula. It introduces Wellington to the action, shows the British army at its moment of glory and details the battles of Salamanca and Vittoria.

Introduction --
Chronology --
Perennial foes: Britain, France and Spain --
background to war --
Opposing forces --
warring sides --
Origins of the conflict --
outbreak --
A war of contrasts --
the fighting --
Private Edward Costello, 95th rifles --
portrait of a soldier --
The artistic works of Francisco Goya --
the world around war --
George Canning, British Foreign Secretary, 1807-1809 --
portrait of a civilian --
Anti-climax: the campaign of 1814 --
how the war ended --
Losses, lessons and legacy --
conclusion and consequences.

Abstract:

The third in four volumes providing a complete history of the Napoleonic wars. This title covers the long-drawn-out campaigns of the Spanish peninsula. It introduces Wellington to the action, shows the British army at its moment of glory and details the battles of Salamanca and Vittoria.Read more...